Mintaka
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Mintaka, designation Delta Orionis and 34 Orionis, is a quintuple star system some 1,200 light-years away in the constellation of Orion. Together with Alnitak and Alnilam, the three stars form Orion's
Orion's Belt (composed of the three brightest stars shown), Mintaka being the rightmost, on the west side
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Orion's Belt
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Orion's Belt is an asterism in the constellation of Orion. Other names include the Belt of Orion, the Three Kings, and the Three Sisters. The belt consists of three bright and easily identifiable coll
Mintaka
…some 1,200 light-years away in the constellation of Orion. Together with Alnitak (Zeta Orionis) and Alnilam (Epsilon Orionis), the three stars form Orion's Belt, known by many names among ancient cultures. The star is located very close to the celestial equator. When Orion is near the meridian, Mintaka is the…
Orion's Belt and nebulosity, including the Flame Nebula (left) and Horsehead Nebula (lower left) named after a relatively small dark cloud, rotated 90° somewhat resembling a seahorse
In this broader view, the belt (the line of three stars in the center) is seen in relation to nearby features in Orion.
Orion's belt at top left, Orion's sword at bottom right